DESCRIPTION: This project entails the replacement of existing handrailing throughout the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal (CSSC) facility to enhance safety and meet current standards. The handrails will predominantly be new fiberglass to reduce conductivity as the electronic fish barrier site. Safety is a priority.CONTRACTING OFFICE: USACE Chicago District, 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, Chicago IL 60604.ACQUISITION INFORMATION: The North American Industry System Classification Code (NAICS) is expected to be 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency. The solicitation package is planned for advertisement during the fourth (4th) quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 26, and award first (1st) quarter FY27. Obtaining technical data. When the solicitation becomes active, technical data, such as the solicitation, plans and specifications may be obtained through the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system. The solicitation will be downloadable from PIEE only. The project specification files are PDF files and can be viewed, navigated, or printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader.Information regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers process for settling requests for equitable adjustments and duration goals to achieve definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts can be found by going to https://www.usace.army.mil/Strategic-Partnerships/Partnering/mod/129895/details/443/ then scrolling down on right hand side of page by clicking on View FFP Contract Changes Playbook Here.IMPORTANT POLICY: Contractors are REQUIRED to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) AT THE TIME ITS BID/PROPOSAL IS SUBMITTED to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration can be completed free of charge at www.sam.gov. Contractors must register with sam.gov prior to registering with the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system. Your firm must register with PIEE in order to access the solicitation and to place a bid/proposal in response to the upcoming USACE Solicitation.POINT OF CONTACT: The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Mr. Kyle Smith at Kyle.D.Smith@usace.army.mil. Please include the solicitation number (W912P626RA015) on all correspondence.